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  • The Wonder Woman

    by Mae Van Norman Long ...
    “DO you see her now, Mr. David?” I nodded, pointing into the coals. “I see a lion, and an old witch, and a monkey. I don’t see any woman.” “There! There!” I cried. “She’s just going through the postern gate. Oh, she’s gone, lad! Never mind! Next time you may see her.” “And is she prettier’n Wanza, Mr. David?” “Perhaps not prettier,” I responded. “Wanza looking out from beneath the pink-lined ... Read more

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  • The wonder woman

    Unveiling the feminist spirit in a captivating tale of courage, defiance, and self-discovery

    by Mae Van Norman Long ...
    In "The Wonder Woman," Mae Van Norman Long crafts a compelling narrative that intertwines elements of magical realism with profound social commentary. Set against a backdrop of contemporary society, the novel explores themes of identity, empowerment, and the complexities of femininity. Long'Äôs lyrical prose is marked by vivid imagery and rich character development, inviting readers into a world ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Battlefields of Knowledge

    The Interlocking of Theory and Practice in Social Research and Development

    Edited by Norman Long, Ann Long ...
    Series series Routledge Revivals
    Originally published in 1992, this book is an original contribution to overcoming the impasse of ‘totalizing’ theories in the sociology of development by arguing for an actor-oriented approach to the analysis of social change. Such an approach entails the development of theoretically grounded methods of research that allow for the elucidation of actors’ interpretations and strategies, and of how ... Read more

    $73.99 USD

  • An Introduction to the Sociology of Rural Development

    by Norman Long ...
    Series series Routledge Revivals
    Social change that occurs with rural development in the developing world is as important as economic change. But all too often economic aspects of development have been stressed without due regard to the sociological dimension. In this book, originally published in 1977, Norman Long uses empirical studies by sociologists and social anthropologists as a focus for his discussions of general ... Read more

    $73.99 USD

  • Family and Work in Rural Societies

    Perspectives on Non-Wage Labour

    Edited by Norman Long ...
    Series series Routledge Revivals
    Drawing on data from rural communities both within and outside Europe, the contributors to this volume, originally published in 1984, examine the character and significance of non-wage forms of labour – for example unpaid household agricultural and domestic work and inter-household or community-level labour exchanges. Two central themes are explored. First, the question of the ‘survival’ of non ... Read more

    $73.99 USD

  • Development Sociology

    Actor Perspectives

    by Norman Long ...
    In this exciting and challenging work, Norman Long brings together years of work and thought in development studies to provide a key text for guiding future development research and practice.Using case studies and empirical material from Africa and Latin America, Development Sociology focuses on the theoretical and methodological foundations of an actor-oriented and social constructionist form of ... Read more

    $66.99 USD

  • Peasant Cooperation and Capitalist Expansion in Central Peru

    Edited by Norman Long, Bryan R. Roberts ...
    Series series LLILAS Latin American Monograph Series
    This book brings together the research into regional development and social change carried out in highland Peru by a team of British and Latin American social anthropologists and sociologists. The area studied—the Mantaro Valley of central Peru—is one of the most densely populated and economically differentiated of highland zones; it is also notable for its community-based forms of cooperation and ... Read more

    $31.49 USD

  • Anthropology, Development and Modernities

    Exploring Discourse, Counter-Tendencies and Violence

    Edited by Alberto Arce, Norman Long ...
    While the diffusion of modernity and the spread of development schemes may bring prosperity, optimism and opportunity for some, for others it has brought poverty, a deterioration in quality of life and has given rise to violence. This collection brings an anthropological perspective to bear on understanding the diverse modernities we face in the contemporary world. It provides a critical review of ... Read more

    $80.99 USD

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    Knowledge and Translocal Assemblage

    by Colin McFarlane ...
    Series Book 101 - RGS-IBG Book Series
    Learning the City: Translocal Assemblage and Urban Politics critically examines the relationship between knowledge, learning, and urban politics, arguing both for the centrality of learning for political strategies and developing a progressive international urbanism.Presents a distinct approach to conceptualising the city through the lens of urban learningIntegrates fieldwork conducted in Mumbai's ... Read more

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  • Exploring Post-Development

    Theory and Practice, Problems and Perspectives

    by Aram Ziai ...
    Series series Routledge Studies in Human Geography
    Tackling issues surrounding post-development which is arguably one of the most significant debates in the field of north-south relations at the beginning of the twenty-first century. Contributors explore the possibilities and limitations of post-development theory and practice drawing on empirical studies of movements and communities in several continents. ... Read more

    $67.99 USD

  • Critical Theories, International Relations and 'the Anti-Globalisation Movement'

    The Politics of Global Resistance

    Edited by Catherine Eschle, Bice Maiguashca ...
    Series series RIPE Series in Global Political Economy
    This book provides a comprehensive and nuanced analysis of the 'anti-globalisation' struggles taking place around the world. It shows the complexity and diversity of these movements and illustrates this with detailed empirical studies of local, national and transnational resistance in the United States, Europe, Asia and Africa. The authors introduce a variety of competing theoretical perspectives ... Read more

    $65.99 USD

  • Beyond the Sociology of Development

    Economy and Society in Latin America and Africa

    Edited by Ivar Oxaal, Tony Barnett, David Booth ...
    Series series Routledge Library Editions: Development
    Conceived as a response to the economic naïvety and implicit metropolitan bias of many 1950s and 60s studies of ‘the sociology of development’ , this volume, first published in 1975, provides actual field studies and theoretical reviews to indicate the directions which a conceptually more adequate study of developing societies should take.Much of the book reflects strongly the influence of Andre ... Read more

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